same $100k income, fresh start from Roanoke
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lexington
KY
38.04°N
84.50°W
Lexington is the Thoroughbred horse capital of the world, with bluegrass-fed horse farms surrounding the city in white-fenced perfection. Keeneland racetrack is one of the most beautiful in the world. The bourbon trail starts right here. Downtown is small but tightening up nicely with food and bars. The University of Kentucky's blue bleeds through everything.
the verdict
more expensive each month than Roanoke
A small premium for Lexington. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
8% more expensive than Roanoke(vs $1,382/mo)
4.5%
$104/mo less in state tax than Roanoke
vs 5.75% in Roanoke
$6,470/mo
$2 less than Roanoke
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
10% more expensive than Roanoke
vs $296k in Roanoke
520k
vs 314k in Roanoke
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Roanoke has the edge here, logging 179 pleasant days a year.
A month here packs 3.5× the events of Roanoke.
60/100
13% lower than Roanoke
vs 69/100 in Roanoke
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
6% lower than Roanoke
vs 94/100 in Roanoke
13
44% more than Roanoke
vs 9 nonstops in Roanoke
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